Swingin' Annie was part of my 6th WOD at UCCF 16 weeks ago. Today I completed it over 6 minutes faster doing more work and more weight. Lately I have been feeling as if my progress had plateaued. This measurable improvement not only came as a surprise but was exactly the boost I needed to remind me how far I have come, instead of focusing exclusively on how far I have to go (anyone else have a tendency to do that?). So a big thanks to everyone from the 5 am crew who keeps me motivated, you all rock!

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Mike

9/10/2013 07:28:10 am

WOW! Emily...6 minutes is an amazing improvement. Well done and keep up the hard work.

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Alison

9/10/2013 08:01:33 am

Yaaaay Emily!! I know what you mean about looking how far we've come instead of how far we have to go! I guess that's why Mike likes to throw in these "throwback" workouts, so we can see our measurable progress!! You rock, as does the 5am class!

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Kurt McDonald

9/10/2013 05:02:35 am

Emily and Wendy,
You guys constantly amaze me with your steadfast determination and work ethic! You guys are amazing and I love wodding beside you guys everyday! Keep up the great work.

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Amy Kb

9/10/2013 06:45:58 am

I totally agree with Kurt! You both are awesome!

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Alison

9/10/2013 08:02:37 am

I agree too! And Kurt- you fit that category too. I was just telling Jon that I measure whether I scaled properly on how far behind you I finish! ;) Someday I plan to give you a run for your money

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Alison N

9/10/2013 08:05:43 am

Squat C+J- 35# for all. Squatting is still a sore spot for me, but I'm working on it.

Swinging Annie- 16:39, I scaled to 1/2 for everything, but I used 1pd KB, and did DU. first 2 round (25, 20) I struggled with DU, but got them 100% for rounds 15, 10, 5. Not bad for being out over a week.

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elizabeth miles

9/10/2013 11:32:22 am

Nice job Emily!
65,70,70.
21:07rx..first week back after being out a month with pneumonia. Thanks for letting me chase you Jen Ben!

Squat clean& jerk... 75,80,95
Swingin' Annie... 16:25 rx first time I was able to string 30 du's tog :)

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Wendy

9/10/2013 12:28:50 pm

I can't find my numbers right this second for the 1st attempt, but today doing 1/2 Nancy with 3for1 singles, 26# kb in 15:58 so I beat 16min. Getting better at skills and better at scaling. Thanks for the compliments all - love to be surrounded by great role models!

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Xtine

9/10/2013 02:11:26 pm

Greetings from Georgia! Had a blast wodding with you all this summer. I like checking back in to the blog now and again. Hope you all are well.... Let me know when some new tshirts come in. I'm always looking to swap swag.

Back squat
85x5, 105x5, 115x5, 125x3, 133x3
Close grip bench press
85x5, 95x1x4. (These are both new and tough for me.)